(스)ㅂ니다
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Description
A/V + (스)ㅂ니다 : This pattern is used for formal declarative sentences. For interrogative sentences (questions), you must use the pattern A/V + (스)ㅂ니까. This grammar pattern appears in formal situations or when the speaker wants to show a higher level of respect.
=Notes
- This question can only be used for declarative statements and cannot be used for questions.
- This pattern is used on the news.
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Adjective/Verb + ㅂ니다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 가다 → 갑니다 |
| Rule 2: | Adjective/Verb + 습니다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 먹다 → 먹습니다 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Exceptions
- Example
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
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